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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 714.09 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 714.09 and 151.32 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 714.09 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/714.09 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 714.09 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 108,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,053.14/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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